FANCY GAP — Motorists traveling Interstate 77 will notice new signs and weather detection stations being installed in Carroll County between mile markers 0 and 15 to inform them of changing traffic and weather conditions on Fancy Gap Mountain.

A total of 76 signs of various types and three additional weather detection stations will be put in place this summer in support of the active traffic and safety management system.

INDEPENDENCE – As Grayson school officials prepare to open on Aug. 12, principals for all county schools are now in place.

Returning to principal posts are Elizabeth Brown at Fries School, Brandi Ray at Grayson County High School, Jamey Hale at Independence Middle School and Susan Mitchell at Independence Middle School principal.

INDEPENDENCE — A jury trial date for George Albert Harper III of Galax, who is charged with the first-degree murder of Brandon Billings, will not be set until August, according to the Grayson County Circuit Court.

Harper is the second suspect to face a jury trial for Billings’ homicide; a crime that took place in Grayson County nearly 13 years ago. Billings, 18, was found shot to death in his truck near the New River.

Harper was scheduled to have his trial date set on Friday. However, the scheduling was continued until Aug. 6, according to the court.

They were accompanied by family for a weekend of celebrations.
Patty’s attendants were her sister, Debbie Combs, Shirley Poole, Lisa Crouse, Kacey Combs, Courtney Moss and Margie Crouse.
Roger’s attendants were Tracy Combs, Michael Wroten and Kenny Combs.
Kameron Combs was ring bearer.
He is the son of the late Paul and Sylvia Moss.

Editor’s Note: This information is taken from open court records and is a matter of public record.
The listings are complete. The newspaper, as a matter of fairness, will not honor requests to omit any listing.
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Marriages

These marriage licenses were recorded in November of 2014 in the office of Susan M. Herrington, clerk of the Grayson County Circuit Court, Independence: